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Schools & Education

Springfield is served by the Springfield School District and includes 15 elementary, five middle, and four high schools. The Academy of Arts and Academics is a high school that serves students in an effort to expand their artistic horizon and pursue an education in the arts. Although the three other high schools did not receive excellent ratings from GreatSchools, the community ratings are very high and the reviews acclaim the school highly. The highest rated schools, according to GreatSchools, are the elementary schools and also received exceptional reviews.

Traffic & Commuting

Since Eugene is the only large city near Springfield, traffic and commuting is not bad in the city. The average commute is only about 10 to 20 minutes since the majority of people either work in Springfield or Eugene. Residents access Eugene via I-105 and the interstate cuts through the entire city of Springfield, which is the only major source of traffic in the city. Interstate 5 also borders the western edge of Springfield and allows residents to access Salem and Portland within two hours.

Pet Friendly

Eugene is home to three off leash dog parks: Alton Baker Park, Amazon Park, and Candlelight Park. Alton Baker Park is a large parks that includes fields, running paths, and a fishing pond as well as the dog park. Dogs are allowed throughout the park on leash, but can only be off leash in the fenced in dog area. The dog area includes benches, a large grassy area, a wash area, and and drinking fountains for dogs and owners. The Amazon Park has a small and large dog park and includes wash stations, drinking fountains, benches, and dog waste bags and receptacles. The dog park at Candlelight Park is 3.5 acres of fenced in area that is a perfect place for your dog to run.

Schools & Education

Eugene is served by the Eugene School District which consists of 19 elementary, 13 middle schools, and four high schools. The district consists of three language immersion schools that go from K-8 and include Spanish, French, and Japanese. Many of the students that go to these immersion schools attend the Eugene International High School where students are required to take foreign languages and other culture classes. North Eugene High School is known for their Academy of Arts and overall excellence in the arts. South Eugene High School has received a silver rating from the US News & World Report numerous times and has appeared on the list of “America’s Best High Schools”.

Public Transportation

Salem is served by the Salem-Keizer Transit and the Chemeketa Area Regional Transportation System (CARTS). The Salem-Keizer Transit is a fixed-route bus system and paratransit service for the elderly and disabled. The service provides transportation for the Salem and Keizer areas and allows residents and commuters to reach the surrounding areas. CARTS provides service from Salem to Woodburn, Dallas, Silverton, and Mill City, making the commute for residents very easy. For those that want to access areas that are further from Salem, Greyhound and Amtrak both provide transportation to areas around Oregon and Southwestern Canada.

Section 8 & Affordable

Salem is extremely dedicated to helping all of its citizens afford housing whether it is in the form of government funded housing, section 8 housing vouchers, or privately owned units that provide affordable rentals. I am unsure if the city is still issuing section 8 vouchers, but you can contact the Salem Housing Authority in order to find out if you are eligible. Salem is so dedicated to making affordable housing available that there are currently 22 rentals that are accepting section 8 vouchers. These 22 rentals consist of single apartments, apartments in complexes, and rental homes. The rent is usually around $500, but some of the nicer and larger rentals are around $700 for the month.